MONTREAL, July 20 /CNW Telbec/ - CN (TSX:CNR)(NYSE:CNI) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a third-quarter 2009 dividend on the Company's common shares outstanding. A quarterly dividend of 25.25 cents (C$0.2525) per common share will be paid on Sept. 30, 2009, to shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 9, 2009.
CN - Canadian National Railway Company and its operating railway subsidiaries - spans Canada and mid-America, from the Atlantic and Pacific oceans to the Gulf of Mexico, serving the ports of Vancouver, Prince Rupert, B.C., Montreal, Halifax, New Orleans, and Mobile, Ala., and the key metropolitan areas of Toronto, Buffalo, Chicago, Detroit, Duluth, Minn./Superior, Wis., Green Bay, Wis., Minneapolis/St. Paul, Memphis, and Jackson, Miss., with connections to all points in North America. For more information on CN, visit the Company's website at www.cn.ca.
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
Penske Logistics Earns Ford Motor Company’s Silver World Excellence Award
READING, Pa., July 21, 2009 – Penske Logistics has been honored with the Ford Motor Company Silver World Excellence Award. Ford recently held an event recognizing three-dozen worldwide suppliers and Penske was cited for providing outstanding logistics services. This is the second Ford World Excellence Award for Penske Logistics.
Penske Logistics provides a wide range of supply chain services to Ford Motor Company on a global basis, including serving as its North American lead logistics provider for its assembly, power train and stamping operations. Penske is a strategic supplier to Ford and is a part of its Aligned Business Framework.
“The achievement of Ford’s ONE goal depends upon all members of the ONE Ford team working together,” said Tony Brown, Group Vice President, Global Purchasing for Ford. “We salute the supplier winners of the 2008 World Excellence Awards for providing products and services that reach the highest standards for technology, quality and cost. You are part of the ONE Ford team, and your contributions move us closer to our goal of delivering profitable growth for all. Congratulations.”
First distributed in 1998, the World Excellence Awards were jointly developed by Ford and its suppliers. Silver-level awards are presented to Ford’s top production and non-production suppliers that deliver with consistency, superior quality, delivery and cost performance.
“We’re proud to be recognized as a top supplier and to be a part of the ONE Ford team,” stated Vince Hartnett, Penske Logistics President. “We thank Ford Motor Company for recognizing our associates around the globe, who collaborate so well with the Ford team to drive further improvements in their supply chain operations.”
Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to major industrial and consumer companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.
Penske Logistics provides a wide range of supply chain services to Ford Motor Company on a global basis, including serving as its North American lead logistics provider for its assembly, power train and stamping operations. Penske is a strategic supplier to Ford and is a part of its Aligned Business Framework.
“The achievement of Ford’s ONE goal depends upon all members of the ONE Ford team working together,” said Tony Brown, Group Vice President, Global Purchasing for Ford. “We salute the supplier winners of the 2008 World Excellence Awards for providing products and services that reach the highest standards for technology, quality and cost. You are part of the ONE Ford team, and your contributions move us closer to our goal of delivering profitable growth for all. Congratulations.”
First distributed in 1998, the World Excellence Awards were jointly developed by Ford and its suppliers. Silver-level awards are presented to Ford’s top production and non-production suppliers that deliver with consistency, superior quality, delivery and cost performance.
“We’re proud to be recognized as a top supplier and to be a part of the ONE Ford team,” stated Vince Hartnett, Penske Logistics President. “We thank Ford Motor Company for recognizing our associates around the globe, who collaborate so well with the Ford team to drive further improvements in their supply chain operations.”
Penske Logistics is a wholly owned subsidiary of Penske Truck Leasing. With operations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia, Penske Logistics provides supply chain management and logistics services to major industrial and consumer companies throughout the world. Penske Logistics delivers value through design, planning and execution in transportation, warehousing, international freight forwarding and carrier management. Visit www.PenskeLogistics.com to learn more.
Ford Motor Company, a global automotive industry leader based in Dearborn, Mich., manufactures or distributes automobiles across six continents. With about 205,000 employees and about 90 plants worldwide, the company’s core and affiliated automotive brands include Ford, Lincoln, Mercury and Volvo. The company provides financial services through Ford Motor Credit Company. For more information regarding Ford’s products, please visit www.ford.com.
Friday, July 17, 2009
BISON TRANSPORT INCREASES FLEET TO INCLUDE MULTI TEMP TRAILERS
Winnipeg, MB, July 17, 2009 - Bison Transport has added 50 new multi-temp trailers to its fleet, complimenting the existing dry van, heated and single-temp refrigerated trailers, and providing additional capacity to both new and existing clients. This brings Bison’s temperature controlled fleet of trailers to over 1300 units, including 900 heaters and 400 refrigerated trailers.
Multi-temp trailers are equipped with multiple evaporator units and removable walls designed to divide the trailer space into different compartments each with their own specific temperature. This is particularly important for today’s strict food safety regulations.
“Many perishables require a precise temperature for optimal food safety. A shipment of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, or frozen french fries all require different temperatures. These multi temp units allow us to divide the trailer into sections and establish the unique temperature required for each compartment. We are then able to ship a variety of food products all in the same trailer” says Don Streuber President & CEO.
All of the units are air-ride tandem trailers, equipped with pintle hooks for LCV (Long Combination Vehicle) operations. Bison operates the largest LCV operation in Canada, wherein they generate over 1,000,000+ miles every month pulling 2 53’ loaded trailers with 1 tractor.
About Bison Transport
Bison Transport is one of the largest Truckload Carriers in Canada today, offering award winning transportation solutions to the industry for 40 years. As a high-service, dependable and value creating supply chain partner, Bison offers truckload transportation service, including Dry Van, Heated, Refrigerated, Multi-temp and Intermodal. In addition, Bison also provides full service logistics through Bison ABL (Asset Based Logistics), Dedicated Fleet operations, Yard Management and Warehousing & Distribution. With terminals located across Canada, Bison operates over 1050 power units and 3000 trailers, and is supported by a solid team of professional drivers and transportation experts.
Multi-temp trailers are equipped with multiple evaporator units and removable walls designed to divide the trailer space into different compartments each with their own specific temperature. This is particularly important for today’s strict food safety regulations.
“Many perishables require a precise temperature for optimal food safety. A shipment of fresh meat, produce, dairy products, or frozen french fries all require different temperatures. These multi temp units allow us to divide the trailer into sections and establish the unique temperature required for each compartment. We are then able to ship a variety of food products all in the same trailer” says Don Streuber President & CEO.
All of the units are air-ride tandem trailers, equipped with pintle hooks for LCV (Long Combination Vehicle) operations. Bison operates the largest LCV operation in Canada, wherein they generate over 1,000,000+ miles every month pulling 2 53’ loaded trailers with 1 tractor.
About Bison Transport
Bison Transport is one of the largest Truckload Carriers in Canada today, offering award winning transportation solutions to the industry for 40 years. As a high-service, dependable and value creating supply chain partner, Bison offers truckload transportation service, including Dry Van, Heated, Refrigerated, Multi-temp and Intermodal. In addition, Bison also provides full service logistics through Bison ABL (Asset Based Logistics), Dedicated Fleet operations, Yard Management and Warehousing & Distribution. With terminals located across Canada, Bison operates over 1050 power units and 3000 trailers, and is supported by a solid team of professional drivers and transportation experts.
Aspen’s President Named Conference Chair for WERC in 2010, Bringing a Unique Form of Leadership
Temecula, CA. 07.16.09 – Aspen’s President Connie Anderson has been named the Warehousing Education and Research Council's (WERC) Conference Chair in 2010, bringing with her a unique style of leadership. Mrs. Anderson was named at this year’s annual conference held in Atlanta, GA. Her responsibilities will be in the oversight and direction of the organization. The position reserves a seat for her on the board of directors for WERC, in that she will be responsible for reaching the organization’s goals and implementing new strategies that meet member needs. This position will also be responsible for assembling the 2010 annual national conference. Mrs. Anderson will be juggling these responsibilities as well as maintaining the positive momentum of her company Aspen and its reputation as a top 100 third party logistics company.
Mrs. Anderson brings a unique style of leadership to the WERC organization as the President and Owner of her certified Women Owned business. The supply-chain and logistics industry is heavily male dominate, in which she has had to battle through typecasts in crafting her own branded style. Her style of leadership places an emphasis on core values and responsibilities that focus on building relationships. Her feeling is that relationships both outside and within an organization are critical in providing absolute value. Maintaining an atmosphere of open and transparent communications to all levels creates an avenue of growth which fosters a diversity of input and engagement. With her own company she has credited this focus in winning the business and dedication of many fortune 500 companies. This style will be put to the test within the WERC organization and its many industry leading members. Mrs. Anderson plans on implementing this philosophy in her new role and expects that results will show organizational growth and the enrichment of its members.
For additional information please contact Chris Ticknor Aspen’s Corporate Marketing Manager, or call Aspen (800) 741-7360.
Aspen:
Aspen is a top 100 third party logistics firm who has been in business for over 30 years and operates approximately 2.5 million square feet of modern refrigerated and ambient warehouse facilities along with their own fleet of trucks. Aspen specializes in a variety of value-added services, including co-packing, pick pack, just-in-time inventory management and time sensitive custom deliveries. Aspen is a specialist in the retail and healthcare supply chain and understanding the details involved with shipping to major retailers and grocery chains.
WERC:
WERC began as a grassroots effort in 1977, when a number of individuals from the distribution field came together in search of educational, research and networking opportunities in the field of warehousing. WERC now offers resources that help distribution professionals stay at the leading edge including educational events, performance metrics for benchmarking, practical research, expert insights and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
Mrs. Anderson brings a unique style of leadership to the WERC organization as the President and Owner of her certified Women Owned business. The supply-chain and logistics industry is heavily male dominate, in which she has had to battle through typecasts in crafting her own branded style. Her style of leadership places an emphasis on core values and responsibilities that focus on building relationships. Her feeling is that relationships both outside and within an organization are critical in providing absolute value. Maintaining an atmosphere of open and transparent communications to all levels creates an avenue of growth which fosters a diversity of input and engagement. With her own company she has credited this focus in winning the business and dedication of many fortune 500 companies. This style will be put to the test within the WERC organization and its many industry leading members. Mrs. Anderson plans on implementing this philosophy in her new role and expects that results will show organizational growth and the enrichment of its members.
For additional information please contact Chris Ticknor Aspen’s Corporate Marketing Manager, or call Aspen (800) 741-7360.
Aspen:
Aspen is a top 100 third party logistics firm who has been in business for over 30 years and operates approximately 2.5 million square feet of modern refrigerated and ambient warehouse facilities along with their own fleet of trucks. Aspen specializes in a variety of value-added services, including co-packing, pick pack, just-in-time inventory management and time sensitive custom deliveries. Aspen is a specialist in the retail and healthcare supply chain and understanding the details involved with shipping to major retailers and grocery chains.
WERC:
WERC began as a grassroots effort in 1977, when a number of individuals from the distribution field came together in search of educational, research and networking opportunities in the field of warehousing. WERC now offers resources that help distribution professionals stay at the leading edge including educational events, performance metrics for benchmarking, practical research, expert insights and peer-to-peer knowledge exchange.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
RILA Urges Government Action to Protect CIT from Collapse
Washington, DC –The Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) today urged federal action to protect CIT Group from collapse.
In a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, RILA President Sandy Kennedy asked federal officials to “reconsider action to ensure that this situation does not create further pressures on the current credit market.”
CIT Group is an important resource for retail businesses struggling to meet their financing needs in the current credit environment.
“Any additional tightening of the credit markets will only exacerbate the constraints on our members’ ability to provide the products that consumers seek and most importantly, to maintain millions of retail jobs across the nation,” said Kennedy.
RILA:
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is a trade association of the largest and most successful companies in the retail industry. Its member companies include more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $1.5 trillion in annual sales. RILA members operate more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, have facilities in all 50 states, and provide millions of jobs domestically and worldwide.
In a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner, RILA President Sandy Kennedy asked federal officials to “reconsider action to ensure that this situation does not create further pressures on the current credit market.”
CIT Group is an important resource for retail businesses struggling to meet their financing needs in the current credit environment.
“Any additional tightening of the credit markets will only exacerbate the constraints on our members’ ability to provide the products that consumers seek and most importantly, to maintain millions of retail jobs across the nation,” said Kennedy.
RILA:
Retail Industry Leaders Association (RILA) is a trade association of the largest and most successful companies in the retail industry. Its member companies include more than 200 retailers, product manufacturers, and service suppliers, which together account for more than $1.5 trillion in annual sales. RILA members operate more than 100,000 stores, manufacturing facilities and distribution centers, have facilities in all 50 states, and provide millions of jobs domestically and worldwide.
Schenker: Jörg Arnold Eggenberger to head Schenker Schweiz AG
(Essen/Zurich, July 9, 2009) Jörg Arnold Eggenberger was appointed Chairman of the Management Board of Schenker Schweiz AG on July 1, 2009. For the time being Mr. Eggenberger, aged 47, will also be the acting Chairman of the Management Board of Hangartner AG. His predecessor, Dr. Dieter Bambauer, is leaving the company at his own request.
"In Jörg Eggenberger we have a leader who is thoroughly familiar with the business in Switzerland, our customers and the market and who enriches our management team in every respect," said Karl Nutzinger, Member of the Management Board of Schenker AG responsible for Europe.
With more than 400 employees at eleven locations, Schenker Schweiz AG is one of the leading providers of integrated logistics services in Switzerland. Its locations in Basel, Eiken, Embrach-Embraport, Geneva, Schaffhausen, Stabio, St. Margrethen, Zurich and Zurich airport offer customers a total of more than 12,000 square meters in space for warehousing and transshipment.
"In Jörg Eggenberger we have a leader who is thoroughly familiar with the business in Switzerland, our customers and the market and who enriches our management team in every respect," said Karl Nutzinger, Member of the Management Board of Schenker AG responsible for Europe.
With more than 400 employees at eleven locations, Schenker Schweiz AG is one of the leading providers of integrated logistics services in Switzerland. Its locations in Basel, Eiken, Embrach-Embraport, Geneva, Schaffhausen, Stabio, St. Margrethen, Zurich and Zurich airport offer customers a total of more than 12,000 square meters in space for warehousing and transshipment.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Agility DGS Awarded Army Vehicle Storage Contracts
Separate Wins as Prime and Subcontractor Valued at $128 Million
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 10, 2009 – Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS), a leading provider of integrated logistics, supply chain management and commodity services, won three vehicle-storage contracts awarded by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM).
Each award has a one-year base and four one-year options. They are worth a combined $128 million over five years.
Under the $42 million Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Storage Services-East contract, Agility DGS will act as the prime contractor and will be responsible for storage of deployed soldiers’ vehicles at U.S. Army bases in the eastern United States. The bases are: Ft. Drum, Ft. Stewart, Ft. Benning, Ft. Polk, Ft. Bragg and Ft. Campbell. The main subcontractor on the POV Storage Services-East contract will be Fayetteville VPC.
Under the $31 million POV Storage Services-Hawaii contract, Agility DGS will act as the prime contractor and will be responsible for storage of deployed soldiers’ vehicles at Schofield Barracks, a U.S. Army installation in Hawaii. The main subcontractor on the POV Storage Services-Hawaii contract will be Dawson Group, Inc.
Agility DGS will work as subcontractor on the $55 million POV Storage Services-West contract, which was awarded to a team led by SDV Command Source, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. The team includes subcontractors Ready One and Skookum, which are both AbilityOne companies. It will be responsible for storage of deployed soldiers’ vehicles at U.S. Army bases in the western United States: Ft. Hood, Ft. Riley, Ft. Sill, Ft. Carson, Ft. Bliss and Ft. Lewis.
“These awards broaden Agility DGS’s service offerings and mark our first wins with IMCOM. Storage of private vehicles is another logistics solution we are able to offer to our customers,” said Dan Mongeon, president and CEO of Agility DGS. “These contracts build on the broad capabilities we’re able to provide in the continental United States, where we also manage parts for the U.S. Army at the Tobyhanna Army Depot and personal equipment for the U.S. Marine Corps at 19 bases here and abroad.”
About Agility Defense & Government Services
Agility Defense & Government Services is the public sector arm of Agility. It provides complete supply chain management, logistics services and commodity services to defense and government customers. With more than 550 offices in 120 countries, Agility DGS and its parent offer a vast network of global land, sea and air transportation capabilities, including warehousing and storage.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., July 10, 2009 – Agility Defense & Government Services (DGS), a leading provider of integrated logistics, supply chain management and commodity services, won three vehicle-storage contracts awarded by the U.S. Army Installation Management Command (IMCOM).
Each award has a one-year base and four one-year options. They are worth a combined $128 million over five years.
Under the $42 million Privately Owned Vehicle (POV) Storage Services-East contract, Agility DGS will act as the prime contractor and will be responsible for storage of deployed soldiers’ vehicles at U.S. Army bases in the eastern United States. The bases are: Ft. Drum, Ft. Stewart, Ft. Benning, Ft. Polk, Ft. Bragg and Ft. Campbell. The main subcontractor on the POV Storage Services-East contract will be Fayetteville VPC.
Under the $31 million POV Storage Services-Hawaii contract, Agility DGS will act as the prime contractor and will be responsible for storage of deployed soldiers’ vehicles at Schofield Barracks, a U.S. Army installation in Hawaii. The main subcontractor on the POV Storage Services-Hawaii contract will be Dawson Group, Inc.
Agility DGS will work as subcontractor on the $55 million POV Storage Services-West contract, which was awarded to a team led by SDV Command Source, LLC, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business. The team includes subcontractors Ready One and Skookum, which are both AbilityOne companies. It will be responsible for storage of deployed soldiers’ vehicles at U.S. Army bases in the western United States: Ft. Hood, Ft. Riley, Ft. Sill, Ft. Carson, Ft. Bliss and Ft. Lewis.
“These awards broaden Agility DGS’s service offerings and mark our first wins with IMCOM. Storage of private vehicles is another logistics solution we are able to offer to our customers,” said Dan Mongeon, president and CEO of Agility DGS. “These contracts build on the broad capabilities we’re able to provide in the continental United States, where we also manage parts for the U.S. Army at the Tobyhanna Army Depot and personal equipment for the U.S. Marine Corps at 19 bases here and abroad.”
About Agility Defense & Government Services
Agility Defense & Government Services is the public sector arm of Agility. It provides complete supply chain management, logistics services and commodity services to defense and government customers. With more than 550 offices in 120 countries, Agility DGS and its parent offer a vast network of global land, sea and air transportation capabilities, including warehousing and storage.
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